Sleep Restriction Therapy (SRT) for Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stanford University
Summary
The purpose of this open label trial is to examine the acceptability, tolerability, and feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of sleep restriction therapy for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Treatment will be delivered via secure telemedicine platform and consist of parent-training in delivering the intervention.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 6–12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (based on history, review of available medical records including diagnostic testing, e.g., Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2) * with sleep disturbances (based on clinical interview, and Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children score \> 38) * stable pre-existing medication plans for at least 2 weeks * no planned changes in psychosocial and biomedical interventions during the intervention * an English-speaking parent able to consistently participate in study…
Interventions
- BehavioralSleep Restriction Therapy
Therapist led sleep restriction therapy sessions.
Location
- Stanford UniversityStanford, California